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Lydia McGrew Answered! Are the Gospels Greco-Roman Biographies?

Risen Jesus — Mike Licona

Lydia McGrew Answered! Are the Gospels Greco-Roman Biographies?

June 10, 2024
Risen Jesus
Risen JesusMike Licona

In this episode, part 2 of 8 in a series, Dr. Licona answers Lydia McGrew's contention that the Gospels are not affiliated with Greco-Roman biography. He demonstrates that she misinterprets ancient writers on the subject, fails to consider the degree of literacy required for composition, and misinterprets other scholars on the subject. These audio clips are taken from Dr. Licona’s YouTube channel, originally published in 2020.

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